IMO IB265E Guidelines on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections During Surveys of Bulk Carriers & Oil Tankers 2011 (ESP Code) (2013)

IB265E – book: 2011 ESP Code, 2013 Edition The 2011 ESP Code provides requirements for an enhanced programme of inspections during surveys of single-hull and of double-hull bulk carriers and single-hull and double-hull oil tankers, in accordance with the provision of SOLAS regulation XI-1/2 and in line with the IACS UR Z10 series.

It provides, in particular, special requirements for:

– renewal, annual and intermediate surveys
– preparation for surveys
– documentation on board
– procedures for thickness measurements
– reporting and evaluation of surveys.